Royals Release Portrait Of Prince George On His 4th Birthday

An official portrait of Prince George has been released to mark his fourth birthday, according to a BBC report.

The picture, taken at Kensington Palace ahead of his birthday on Saturday, captures a smiling future king.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were “delighted” to share the photograph taken by royal photographer Chris Jackson, Kensington Palace said.

The prince has spent the run-up to his birthday on a tour of Poland and Germany with his parents.

Prince George Alexander Louis – known as His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge – was born on 22 July 2013.

“The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this lovely picture as they celebrate Prince George’s fourth birthday, and would like to thank everyone for all of the kind messages they have received,” Kensington Palace said.

Getty Images royal photographer Mr Jackson, who took the photo at the end of June, said: “I’m thrilled and honoured that the Duke and
Duchess of Cambridge have chosen to release this portrait to celebrate Prince George’s fourth birthday.

“He is such a happy little boy and certainly injects some fun into a photoshoot.”